Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mr. Dr. Mohan Yadav reaffirmed that farmers are the backbone of Madhya Pradesh’s economy and vowed that every government decision will prioritise their welfare. At a Kisan Aabhaar Sammelan convened at his residence on Saturday, he outlined the state’s resolve to strengthen farmers’ financial condition by boosting incomes and providing protective policy cover.
Bhavantar Yojana shields farmers from market fluctuations
Highlighting the flagship Bhavantar scheme, the Chief Minister explained how the scheme protects growers from open‑market price dips by compensating the difference between the government procurement rate and actual sale price. He announced that soybean crops are now eligible under this Yojana, ensuring farmers won’t be forced to sell below minimum support price.
Massive push for solar irrigation and energy‑led farming
To further boost incomes, Mr. Yadav revealed transformational support in solar power irrigation: the subsidy for solar pumps has been raised from 40 per cent to 90 per cent, and farmers will receive higher‑capacity pumps (for example a 3 HP electric pump user will now get a 5 HP solar pump; a 5 HP user will get a 7.5 HP). He urged farmers to install solar pumps, relieve themselves of temporary electricity connections, and sell surplus power back to the grid.
Madhya Pradesh rising as India’s food and spice basket
In his address, the Chief Minister pointed to agriculture contributing more than 39 per cent of the state GDP, noting MP’s leadership in food‑grains, pulses, oilseeds, fruits and vegetables. He declared the state is now known as the ‘Moyabean State’, ‘Millets State’, ‘Spice State’, ‘Garlic State’, and ‘Orange State’, underlining its growing brand as India’s food basket.
An ambitious water‑and‑irrigation vision
Mr. Yadav said water is “nectar for agriculture” and announced three major river‑linking projects—Parvati‑Kali‑Sindh‑Bambal (with Rajasthan), Ken‑Betwa (with Uttar Pradesh), and Tapti Mega Recharge (with Maharashtra)—to ensure permanent irrigation across the state. He set a target of expanding irrigated area to 10 million hectares and reported that 5.2 million hectares are currently irrigated.
Transparent delivery and farmer‑friendly governance
The Chief Minister emphasised that the state government is simplifying scheme delivery and accelerating transparency so that farmers benefit before their “sweat dries.” He called the Bhavantar Yojana not just a scheme but a “relationship of trust” between government and farmer.
Voices of support from ministers and unions
Agriculture Minister Mr. Edal Singh Kansana affirmed the government’s readiness to support farmers with welfare decisions and compensation. State President Mr. Hemant Khandelwal and MP Mr. Darshan Singh Chaudhary noted the government’s coordinated efforts with the central government and its success in procuring crops and increasing benefits under Samman Nidhi and other schemes.
Farmers heard the policy details up close
More than 3,000 farmers from districts including Narmadapuram, Bhopal, Sehore, Rajgarh, Raisen and Vidisha attended the conference. Officials from Agriculture, Cooperation and Marketing departments provided step‑by‑step information on Bhavantar registration, selling period for soybean (October 24, 2025 to January 15, 2026), and direct bank payment within 15 days of sale.
